Alimandi (PTY) Ltd is a family owned and run business. We specialise in indigenous and water-wise plants, plant and tree sourcing, landscape management and estate maintenance.Our passion can clearly be seen in our products and services and while we insist on remaining competitive, we maintain the highest quality in every aspect.With over 12 years’ experience within the landscaping and nursery industry, we thrive on quality, service and client satisfaction, always working towards… Show more Alimandi (PTY) Ltd is a family owned and run business. We specialise in indigenous and water-wise plants, plant and tree sourcing, landscape management and estate maintenance.Our passion can clearly be seen in our products and services and while we insist on remaining competitive, we maintain the highest quality in every aspect.With over 12 years’ experience within the landscaping and nursery industry, we thrive on quality, service and client satisfaction, always working towards earning your trust and exceeding your expectations.Offering not only healthy, hardy and quality products but also giving ‘hands-on’ support, we aim to create and maintain well planned, sustainable, economic and beautiful outdoor environments, protecting your investment. Show less

• Marketingo Management of complete marketing to retail clients and liaison with landscaperso Interaction with own production with focus on marketability of producto Exploration of new markets with focus on profitabilityo Future planning with market movement and demand in mindo Procurement of out of stock product with focus on client satisfactiono Interaction with clients to ensure good public relationso Product quality control to ensure excellent client… Show more • Marketingo Management of complete marketing to retail clients and liaison with landscaperso Interaction with own production with focus on marketability of producto Exploration of new markets with focus on profitabilityo Future planning with market movement and demand in mindo Procurement of out of stock product with focus on client satisfactiono Interaction with clients to ensure good public relationso Product quality control to ensure excellent client serviceo Delivery control for all producto Tenders for landscapers, including all computer research involvedo Public Relation Officer for Mont Rose Nursery• Planningo Production planning to meet future demando Placement of staff with focus on productivityo Purchase of all products associated with production o Planning of new lines, including packaging to promote sales• Human Resourceso General staff managemento Wage remuneration and wage negotiationo Management of staff interaction between owner and employeeo Job satisfaction planning through incentives for and placement of employees• Financial administrationo Complete financial managemento Includes all sales and cash-flow managemento Includes management of invoicing and credit controlo All purchases and associated price negotiationo VAT payment and associated bookkeepingo All other payments for purchaseso Future financial planning to allow for improvements and expansiono Price establishment of all product• Office administrationo General office administration dutieso All filing and interaction with bookkeepero Management of all E-mails and client contactso All computer activities• Product knowledgeo Common and scientific names of all plants being marketedo Growth pattern and climate preferenceso Layout of landscaping for all types of gardeningo Sources of all plant product available to the marketplaceo Quality controlo Physical identification of a wide variety of plants Show less

• Environmental Impact Assessment o Applications to the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning for Environmental Authorisation to continue with a proposed developmento All applications conforming to the National Environmental Management Act (Act no. 108 of 1998) and in line with provincial guidelineso Liaise with clients, academics, specialists and government officials to obtain information and ensure all aspects of the smooth running of a projecto Lead… Show more • Environmental Impact Assessment o Applications to the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning for Environmental Authorisation to continue with a proposed developmento All applications conforming to the National Environmental Management Act (Act no. 108 of 1998) and in line with provincial guidelineso Liaise with clients, academics, specialists and government officials to obtain information and ensure all aspects of the smooth running of a projecto Lead public participation processes, including workshops• Town planningo Applications to the local and provincial authorities for change of land use, subdivision of land, consolidation of land, consent use, departures of building lines, removal of restrictive conditions on title deedo All applications conforming to the Land Use Planning Ordinance, 15 of 1985o Liaise with clients, academics, specialists and government officials to obtain information and ensure all aspects of the smooth running of a project• Office administrationo General office administration duties Show less

• Manage remuneration administration for salary, wages and contract employees• Resolve all enquiries regarding personnel administration (application forms, medical aid, pension fund and provident fund)• Sole responsibility for petty cash and cash sales• Process administration of wheat intake and backflush for the millSales Order Clerk - March 2006 - March 2006• Capture and process orders for a variety of products• Handle all queries regarding products… Show more • Manage remuneration administration for salary, wages and contract employees• Resolve all enquiries regarding personnel administration (application forms, medical aid, pension fund and provident fund)• Sole responsibility for petty cash and cash sales• Process administration of wheat intake and backflush for the millSales Order Clerk - March 2006 - March 2006• Capture and process orders for a variety of products• Handle all queries regarding products, orders and delivery dates• Handle and settle complaints• Use SAP Frontend to do all paperwork related to the transportation of products• Operate under demanding conditions with daily deadlines Show less

• Responsible for smooth running of the officeo order stationery and catering supplies for the entire office o converse with a variety of companies to manage the cleaning and maintenance of premises• Sole responsibility for all subscription matterso database managemento distribution of magazines travel guides and diaries• Public Relationso Answer all general enquiries about the company, products, services and events

• Volunteer work to expand own knowledge• Assist Professor P le F Mouton in various environmental impact studiesDemonstrator at the University of Stellenbosch: January – December 2002• Demonstrator for students and assistant to lecturers in Zoology and Botany practical classes